# Macron blames ‘ultra-left groups’ for protests, says their aim is to bring down the Republic

https://mins.news/en/item/111486

- Fox News, 2026-10-22 16:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/frances-macron-blames-protests-ultra-left-groups-aim-bring-down-republic

> French President Emmanuel Macron blamed “ultra-left groups” for riots and looting and said demonstrations requested by “individuals or groups with no legitimate authority” would be banned. Thousands protested in Paris on Thursday, while Lyon authorities banned Saturday’s planned protest and central Paris businesses boarded up in anticipation of possible violence.

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